Picture this at your next book club gathering: powdered sugar everywhere, someone yelling “whoa!” at a peanut butter-bacon cocktail, or a copy of Jenny Lawson’s “Furiously Happy” open in someone’s lap while they’re cackling so hard their drink goes up their nose. At RED, that’s just how we like it—messy, cheerful, and a little absurd. Because this November, we’re doubling down on our theme of staying positive in the face of chaos, with a gathering that proves laughter really

November at RED (Read, Eat, Drink) is all about slowing down and savoring the small things. We’re taking inspiration from Little Women — the little acts that bring us together. Read: Little Women Eat: Gingerbread candied nuts Drink: Slow Cooker Irish Coffee Book club magic is found in the tiny moments shared at the table.